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Located near the heart of downtown San Mateo, Sunrise of San Mateo offers a welcoming community designed to elevate every senior resident’s holistic well-being. The community provides Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Stays to cater to various needs. The design is infused with warmth, comfort, and safety features to create an environment that enhances the lives of seniors.
Sunrise of San Mateo is committed to crafting spaces that residents can genuinely call home, ensuring that its suites, common areas, and activity rooms are tailored specifically for older adults. They have a range of engaging fitness classes, inviting outdoor spaces, and programs fueled by passion. The community takes great pride in being recognized as the Best Memory Care by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Senior Living ratings for 2023–2024, a testament to its commitment to excellence in memory care.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Sunrise of San Mateo is legally operated by Szr San Mateo Llc; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt, and administrated by Liza Hix.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Above the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. Above the California average for assisted living residences.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 0.7 | 1.7 | This facility has 59% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 59% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 9 | 16 | This facility has 44% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 44% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 13 | This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Sunrise of San Mateo’s inspection record is mixed, with recent improvements but some ongoing compliance issues. The March 10, 2026 inspection cited one deficiency for improper medication storage, corrected during the visit, while the April 3, 2025 inspection found two deficiencies including a staff criminal record clearance issue posing immediate risk. No complaints were substantiated in recent years, and follow-up visits confirmed corrections in emergency food supplies and safety systems.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
0.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Mateo's city center to Sunrise of San Mateo's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.19 miles to nearest hospital (San Mateo Medical Center)
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Sunrise of San Mateo is located in San Mateo, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Atria Park of San Mateo |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Mateo (East San Mateo) | 175 | Yes | 70 | 4 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1230 / 1397 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1074 / 1164 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
11
Rank
#181 / 1365 |
42.3%
Facility
42.3%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1213 / 1289 | Wg Hillsdale Sh LP; Atria Management Co LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Stratford |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | San Mateo (Downtown) | 96 | Yes | 98 | 3 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#889 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
11
Rank
#292 / 1365 |
89.6%
Facility
89.6%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#276 / 1289 | Sunrise Stratford Gp & LP; Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of San Mateo |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Mateo (Central San Mateo) | 85 | Yes | 88 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#440 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 25
Facility
25
CA AVG
11
Rank
#161 / 1365 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#599 / 1289 | Szr San Mateo LLC; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Heritage Residential Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | San Mateo (Beresford Park) | 12 | No | 95 | - | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | - |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#404 / 1289 | Almacare Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Sunrise of San Mateo is in the Central San Mateo neighborhood of San Mateo.
The legal owner and operator of Sunrise of San Mateo is Szr San Mateo Llc; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt.
Sunrise of San Mateo has a walk score of 88. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Sunrise of San Mateo's occupancy is 79%.
Liza Hix is the administrator of Sunrise of San Mateo.
Sunrise of San Mateo has 85 beds.
Sunrise of San Mateo has had 5 recently reported deficiencies.
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